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    Side by side

    Essences Insensees vs. Shalimar

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Shalimar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essences Insensees vs. Shalimar
    Essences InsenseesShalimar
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20141925
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFabrice PellegrinJacques Guerlain
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essences Insensees

    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Floral
    Vanilla
    Beeswax
    Honey
    Sweet
    Aromatic

    Shalimar

    Amber
    Citrus
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Leather
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    VioletPink Pepper
    BergamotBlossoms
    Heart
    MimosaHeliotropeGrasse Rose Absolute
    IrisJasmineRose
    Base
    HoneyMateVanilla
    VanillaBalsamic notesTonka bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essences Insensees vs. Shalimar
    Essences InsenseesShalimar
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want something soft and unexpected, Essences Insensees is worth a sniff. It starts crisp and floral, then warms into a honeyed, tea-like finish that lingers close to the skin.Essences Insensees
    Shalimar is aldehydic history bottled, but it remains surprisingly Intimate on skin. The opening feels bright, the heart powdery and romantic, and the drydown is just plain cuddly.Shalimar

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Essences Insensees vs. Shalimar
    Essences InsenseesShalimar
    1.6 oz—$120.00ecosmetics
    3 oz—$145.00ecosmetics

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